Virginia
Snakes in Suffolk County
20 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Suffolk County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Suffolk County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Suffolk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Suffolk County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Suffolk County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Suffolk County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Suffolk County, Virginia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Suffolk County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Suffolk County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Suffolk County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Suffolk County, Virginia?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.